Council Area: Derry City & Strabane

Circus Together

In Your Space Circus will use the medium of circus to work with four schools/youth groups to explore how global issues can be influenced at
the local level and to see how young people from different parts of the North West can collaborate to find solutions to the issues that face all of us.

IYSC is based in Derry and is the Northwest’s leading Circus and Street Theatre Company. They are responsible for such amazement as; Carnival of Colours, the Wonder Windows in Derry/Londonderry (you might have seen at Christmas) and many of the crazy circus characters, shows and installations you see across N.I.

Repair Cafe Foyle

Repair Café Foyle is part of a growing movement tackling the waste generation crisis.

Our friendly pop-up events are aimed to reconnect people with their stuff and creating space for dialogue about overconsumption and the right to repair.

Our team of volunteers are at hand to have a ‘wee go’ at fixing just about anything from bikes to lamps and toasters.

Diverting waste from landfill or incineration has never been more important as we re-evaluate our impact on the planet.

With our textile experts from the Fashion and Textile Centre and Bike team from Life Cycles, we are confident that we can find a solution. If we can’t fix it, we will signpost you to a specialist.

With the increased cost of living, communities can become more resilient by reconsidering our relationship with stuff!

We can’t wait to meet you all!

Special Screening of “Human the Movie” for Peace Day!

A special screening of “HUMAN” followed by a short discussion in support of International Peace Day and Good Relations Week 2022!

About this event

NETLOVE presents the screening of “HUMAN” by Yann Arthus-Bertrand, in support of International Peace Day and Good Relations Week 2022 on Wednesday 21 September 2022 from 5:00 p.m until 7.00 p.m, at the Guildhall (the Whittaker Suite).

The screening (45 min) will be followed by a short discussion and light refreshments.

Space is limited to 50 attendees |Kindly RSVP|

WHY NOW?

“Each year, the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on the 21st September. The General Assembly of the United Nations has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.” (www.un.org/en/events/peaceday/)

In an ever more divided society, where inhumane conflicts and crises are unfolding before our eyes, we may feel powerless. But… could power be found by exploring what it means to be “HUMAN”? Could this understanding help strengthen the unity of vision and action of our fractured society?

SYNOPSIS

“HUMAN is a collection of stories, offering a reflection on what it means to be human. Through these stories full of love and happiness, as well as hatred and violence, HUMAN brings us face to face with the other, making us reflect on our lives. From stories of everyday experiences to accounts of the most unbelievable lives, these poignant encounters share a rare sincerity and underline who we are – our darker side, but also what is most noble in us and what is universal.

HUMAN is a politically engaged work which allows us to embrace the human condition and to reflect on the meaning of our existence.”

http://www.human-themovie.org/

http://netlove.org/

https://www.derrystrabane.com/Subsites/Museums-and-Heritage/Guildhall

Good Relations Visit to Kilmainham Gaol Dublin

As part of Good Relations Week 2022 Fountain Street are hosting a Good Relations visit to Kilmainham Gaol in Dublin on Saturday 24th September.

This event is part of our Reminiscence Group based at Fountain Street CDA in Strabane that has been funded via Derry City & Strabane District Council Good Relations Fund.

The participants are involved in a project titled “Looking back- Moving forward”.

This event is open to all local residents of Strabane.

 

Change Starts With Me

Towards Understanding and Healing are hosting a series of readings from culturally diverse community based writers, all exploring how each of us might take more personal reasonability in creating a more dynamic social, cultural, environmentally and economical change.

Writers reading in the cafeteria area of Holywell Trust: Sue Divin, Roy Arbuckle, Grainne McAnee, Jim Simpson, Felicity McCall, Anne Walker and Stan McWilliams.

 

 

Promotion of Positive Messages

In support of Good Relations Week and to help promote community spirit, local Galliagh residents in the city of Derry are pulling together a billboard of positive messages which will be placed at the local Co-Op shop that has for years been defaced with intimidating and hurtful graffiti.

Derry City and Strabane District Council Mayor will be in attendance on the day too.

Currynierin Youth Programme

Community Partnerships are hosting an evening of discussions which will consist of how other parts of the world are also facing environmental challenges. Is there anything we can learn from other regions and how our youth can move forward to help promote a healthy future?

The evening will feature presentations on Chinese and Indian cultures along with an art and crafts workshop. You will get the chance to learn traditional Chinese Origami and even have the opportunity to try the local cuisine of India and China.

 

Tullyally Youth Programme

Community Partnerships are hosting an evening of discussions which will consist of how other parts of the world are also facing environmental challenges. Is there anything we can learn from other regions and how our youth can move forward to help promote a healthy future?

The evening will feature presentations on Chinese and Indian cultures along with an art and crafts workshop. You will get the chance to learn traditional Chinese Origami and even have the opportunity to try the local cuisine of India and China.

 

Mini Climate Change Conference and Youth Climate Summit

North West Regional College are hosting a ‘Mini Climate Change Conference and Youth Climate Summit’ at their Strand Road Campus on Friday 23rd September.

The Conference will have a number of guest speakers relating to the climate change crisis and will be targeted towards young people aged 16+ with adults also welcome.

The youth summit will effectively provide workshops for young people (aged 16+) to have their say on the topic and help them to develop skills to become activists and campaign for change both locally and globally.

Good Relations and Volunteering Fair

North West Regional College are hosting a ‘Good Relations and Volunteering Fair’ at their Strand Road Campus.  

The fair will have two areas for Organisations to exhibit.  

Exhibition Area 1 – this area is for local organisations to exhibit the services and support that they can offer students and other individuals in key areas of need such as health and wellbeing, youth services, equality and diversity, advocacy etc.  

Exhibition Area 2 – this area is for local organisations to provide information on volunteering opportunities and carry out a recruitment drive of suitable volunteers from the student and/or staff body.  The aim is to provide students with the opportunity to volunteer in local communities and become more active citizens.